2008 Champagne Taittinger, Brut Unit of Measure:1 X 750ML blackcurrant

blackcurrant

velvety coating and a deeply comforting warmth

Tasted at the Zind-Humbrecht Grand Cru Rangen vertical in November 2023

clove and Chinese five-spice

it has an almost Burgundian-like elegance and seamlessness as well as incredible length

2008 Champagne Taittinger, Brut Unit of Measure:1 X 750ML blackcurrantTaittingers 2008 Brut Millesim is a powerful, bold wine. The intensity of the year has been tempered by lovely mid palate depth and what feels like dosage that is on the higher end of the spectrum, which means Taittingers 2008 is more accessible now than many other 2008. Dried pear, brioche, honey, mint, chamomile and wild flowers blossom into the creamy, inviting finish. There is a lot to like. Although not especially complex, the 2008 should drink